Vital Breath of the Dao... •
Posted by David Dogan Beyo on September 5, 2008 at 2:00am
Master Wu's sixth book - his first in English - is a seminal work in the field of Qigong. For Westerners interested in this fascinating healing art, it opens a window into the little-known Shamanic roots of Qigong.
"Chinese Shamanism — is the origin of Chinese civilization and culture. In the Wu 巫 perspective, the balance and union of Heavenly Yang and Earthly Yin Qi (energies) result in a peaceful and harmonious world. Likewise, imbalances in these energies can result in disharmony in the world, which can take the form of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, storms, floods, and volcanoes. As part of this dynamic universe, human beings are also subject to the effects of these energies. By following and living by the balancing principles of the universe, it is possible to achieve
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